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Having said the above - you need to educate yourself by reading etc.
1. Money management principals
2a. Fundamental analysis - is it for you.
2b. Technical analysis & charting - is it for you.
3. Have at least 100K that you can lose....hopefully not
4. Margin lending - understand that you sould NEVER EVER get a margin call on your loan. You should be in control of when you enter a share and when you exit a losing share.
5. Subscribe to quality newletter (and analysis if needed) and read forums. The Chartist is a good one.
6. Software & data subscription
7. PAIN when you have to sell at a lose.
8. Discipline to do what you have to do on a daily or weekly basis.
Now if you have a relative/friend that is a successful trader investor they may help you but you are responsible for your decisions and actions. ...
Steve, the main decision is whether you want to be a share trader Vs investor? If you want to be a trader then the above would be more relevant! And even as an "investor" there are easy ways to be invested in the market with minimal involvement if that's what you want.
Cheers
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